Common Loon on Nest

[BlackSheep]

We went up to Algonquin Park for a few days last week, and were lucky enough to spot a loon on it's nest. Got a few photos and then left the area to avoid stressing him/her out too much:

 

[cgipson1]

Very nice! beautiful subject!

 

[Joel_W]

Super Set. well done.

 

[dxqcanada]

If anyone wants to know:

Sony SLT-A55
Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG APO
She shot from a slightly rocking canoe (I was the one maneuvering).

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice shots, love the second one - good profile - thanks for sharing.
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WesternGuy

 

[BlackSheep]

Thank you Charlie, Joel & WesternGuy! I'm very proud of these shots, they are by far the best wildlife photos I've ever managed to do.

 

[PixelRabbit]

My absolute favourite bird! Fantastic captures! Love love love the second one, beautiful work

 

[BlackSheep]

Thank you!
I'm still giddy that I got these shots; LOL I've emailed them and/or showed them to pretty much everyone I know by now, whether they are interested in photography or wildlife or not!

 

[FireDiva]

Great shots, also my favorite bird, I can only imagine how you felt shooting those....

 

[BlackSheep]

Thanks!
Yep, if I hadn't been in a canoe at the time, I would have been doing a happy dance

 

[FireDiva]

I would have been doing a happy dance in the canoe with my camera held high in the air.....